Manumission Tour Company

08/01/2024

It's Black Business Month, and we want to celebrate and support black-owned businesses around the globe. By doing so, you are not only contributing to the growth of these businesses but also promoting diversity and equality in the business world.

Here are some ways you can show your support:

1. Be intentional.

2. Share with your social groups.

3. Write and share reviews on Google and Yelp.

4. Invest in a black-owned business.

5. Buy a product or use services from a black-owned business.

Please check out our Member Directory, which includes over 50 industries. This is a great place to start your journey of supporting black-owned businesses.

https://business.northernvirginiabcc.org/directory

06/05/2024

This past week, we had the opportunity to tour the alumni from Leadership Greater Washington! We visited , the Alexandria Black History Museum, Freedom House Museum, and then led them on a driving tour of Black History sites in the city!

06/04/2024

This past week, we had the opportunity to tour alumni of Leadership Greater Washington. We visited the Alexandria Black History Museum, Gadsby

05/20/2024

Have you taken a walk on the self guided Waterfront African American Heritage Trail?

We should do a group stroll this summer! You interested???

03/27/2024

Harriet!!!

the first free School for African American children in Alexandria was established by abolitionist Harriet Jacobs?

This , learn about Harriet's impact on our community and why a street is being renamed in her honor: alexandriava.gov/WomensHistoryMonth

03/26/2024

Our condolences to the family of Stanley Brinley and our thoughts and prayers are with them and the staff of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce

03/20/2024

Exciting news! The scale models of the three Robinson Landing ships will be on view in the new "Buried Ships of Robinson Landing" windowfront exhibit, opening April 6 in the Robinson Landing Gallery. In 2018, archaeologists excavated the three historic vessels from the Robinson Landing Site, on the same block as the new exhibit. The scale models show what these ships may have looked like in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

03/19/2024

Earlier this week, I was giving a tour and a young woman interrupted me and told our group that she was staying in a house that was part of the Underground Railroad and if we want to see a hideaway in the house.

Of course we said yes, so she showed us! How cool, right?? I called the homeowner and she is going to let me come and take a better look at it…look for more pics and video when and I link up with her!!

Would you be interested in checking out this house connected to the Underground Railroad??

03/08/2024

Today we remember Moss Kendrix on what would have been his 107th birthday! Moss Kendrix started his own public relations firm and worked with many notable companies including Carnation Evaporated Milk and Coca-Cola. Through his public relations work, Kendrix helped to change the way African Americans were depicted in the media. In his advertising campaigns, he appealed to mid-century African Americans by reflecting their reality as families, instead of as stereotypes or missing from the media. This spring, Historic Alexandria will be showcasing pieces from our Moss Kendrix Collection. To learn more about Moss Kendrix or make a donation to support his upcoming exhibit, visit https://www.alexandriava.gov/museums/moss-kendrix-collection

02/29/2024

On this final (extra) day of Black History Month, take some time to learn a new Black History story!

02/25/2024

Have you been over to our friend over at ? Next time you go, take a peak at this mural in the courtyard, which shows the story of his family!

02/25/2024

Our chariot for this year's Old Town Black History Bus Tour! Thank you to everyone who took our bus tour this month!

Look out for our bus tours to start again for the Juneteenth weekend!!

02/20/2024

T+L vote ends Feb 26

02/18/2024

Take a moment to listen to the oral history of one of our elders, Mr. Jimmy Lewis!

02/10/2024

WE GOT A BIGGER BUS!!

We kicked off our Black History Bus Tour today, and our bus vendor gave a bigger bus than we scheduled ! 😃😃😃

That means that if you want to take the 12 noon bus tour, we have 8 more seats available!

If you see this message and want to go, text me at 703-719-2150 and meet the bus at the Alexandria Black History Museum at noon

02/07/2024

In August of 2023, we toured top tier freelancer Lynn Brown from the UK.

Lynn recently published an interactive piece in Wanderlust (one of the top UK travel pubs) entitled "Marching On: Where to learn about African American history in the US Capital Region."

She includes mention of her time with our founder, John Chapman, saying it was “one of the most moving aspects of my time in Alexandria.”

Check out the article:

Sixty years on from the March on Washington and Martin Luther King Jr’s most famous speech, the story of civil rights is finally being told across the business

02/03/2024

In 7 days, join our annual bus tour to celebrate the rich history of Black History Month! Immerse in the remarkable stories and achievements of African-Americans. Book your spot today for this unique experience.